City Center Travel Guide
Tallinn





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Popular places to visit

Town Hall Square
Tour historical buildings, watch open-air concerts and peruse market stalls at this ancient plaza in the center of Tallinn’s Old Town.

Tallinn Christmas Markets
During your trip to Tallinn, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Tallinn Christmas Markets. Wander the waterfront in this culturally rich area.

Rottermann Quarter
Wander along the cobbled paths that meander between the avant-garde, shiny shops and boutiques in this urban hotspot and commercial zone.

Tallinn Town Hall
You can study the exhibits at Tallinn Town Hall, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Tallinn. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the shops in this culturally rich area.

Viru Keskus Shopping Centre
During your visit to Tallinn, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Viru Keskus Shopping Centre. While in this romantic area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Kiek in de Kok and Bastion Passages Museum
Delve into historic tunnels, enjoy the visual and sound displays and admire the works in the exhibit in this tower.
Things to do

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Top hotels in City Center

Nunne Boutique Hotel
The property is relatively new with very interesting design mimicking the architectural style of Tallinn. I liked the breakfast, especially the savoury items.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

Radisson Collection Hotel, Tallinn
Amazing breakfast!
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026

Nordic Hotel Forum
A lovey hotel within walking distance to the Old Town and the more modern bar / restaurant district in the old warehouses. The gym and spa were great, but bathrobes should be a standard in all rooms to ease some of the congestion in changing rooms. The pool was nice but was often quite busy and could’ve ...
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

Bern Boutique Hotel
Do you like being messaged endlessly after you left the hotel? I have been contacted by this property more than 9 times in the past 24 hours asking me to leave a review. Nice location. Rooms are pretty uncomfortable and down a dark corridor facing an abandoned office chair. Limited power supply to ...
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

Meriton Old Town Garden Hotel
Great hotel, great staff, really great location.
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

Palace Hotel Tallinn, a member of Radisson Individuals
Easy walk into Old Town and also to new Viru shopping centre. Breakfast was great. Nice pool/sauna area. Staff very helpful
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around City Center

Old Town Tallinn
Old Town Tallinn is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Tallinn Town Hall and Tallinn Christmas Markets while in the area.

Toompea
If you're spending some time in Toompea, Kohtuotsa viewing platform and Maiden Tower Museum-Cafe are top sights worth seeing.

Tatari
While there might not be top attractions in Tatari, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Nordea Concert Hall and Freedom Square.

Rotermann Quarter
Historical sites, shopping and restaurants highlight some of the noteworthy features of Rotermann Quarter. Make a stop by Rottermann Quarter or Fenikss Casino while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Maakri
Historical sites, restaurants and spas are just a few things travellers enjoy about Maakri. Check out St John's Alms-house or Church of Our Lady of Kazan while you're exploring the area.

Kesklinn
Kesklinn is known for its captivating waterfront views, and you can make a stop by Tallinn Central Market and Baltika Quarter while in the area.

